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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20
18th day of August, 4. ID. 1887,
A X solution

Declaring it necessary and the Intention of
council TO make public improvement by
changing the grade Of Shafer street from
North street TO Cedar street.
Resolved. By the council of the city of
Springfield. ohio, two thirds Of the whole mum
Der OF members elected thereto concurring.
that IL Is necessary and that il intends to
makr public Improvement by changing the
grade Of Shafer street from North street to
Cedar street, AS follows:
Beginning At the established grade on the
north line Of North street; thence north 4Oo
feet TO the grade OF Cedar street, descent
:DlUJ feet according to the profile thereof
on nle In the Office Of the city civil engineer
for the inspection of all parties Interested.
Resolved, further. That the city clerk be and
he Is hereby directed 10 cause legal publca
ton To be made of this resolution. and K. VI .
Grlwicks appointed and directed To serve
legal notice y. this resolution upon all the
owners of property abutting upon said portion
Of Shafer street. or on the persons In whose
names the abutting property Is assessed.
Passed by council July 18th. A. u. lss1.
L. T. THOMAS.
Attest: President.
J. ;. SHEwsLrER. city Clerk. lTOam
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

Galtun has pointed out some very Gu
rious facts concerning the children of pro-
fessional men. He found, from study
Of the heredlty of the members of some of
the largest scientific societies of London,
that the legal profession presented the
most eminent men and the fewest idiots.
The medical profession came next, and
lastly clergymen, who produced the small
est number of eminent Ulen and the
largest number Of idiots and feeble
minded. The lawyers gave origin to six
times as many eminent men as the clergy.
The clergy gave origin TO six times as
many idiots and ehle minded as the
lawyers Boston geA
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20
-ygap of fIss.

Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Co, San Francisco, Cal. is nature :
only true laxative. This pleasant. Cali
fornla liquid fruit remedy may be- had at
Dr. CaSper'S drug store 5Oc. and $ bottles.
II Is the most pleasant, prompt and effect
i've remedy known IL cleanse the system; To
act on the liver, kidneys. and bowels gent
y Yet thoroughly; to dispel headaches,
colds, and feVer>, and tn cure consti patton,
indigestion, and kindred ills.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20
SUMMER NOON

The All is fun of soothing sounds The ne.,
Within the waN-u lIly's hun-y-d cells
In ulonntone Of mellow measure tells
His vet unSaI-d JOY anc- druWSy
The swallows spill their liquid m-lody
As down the SKY they drop and family sSells
The tremuiou> twinkle Of the far sheep trIi>,
While wind harpS sigh IN every crow ned tree.
Beneath the heac chen shade the reapers lie.
Upon their lips a merry harvest tuu-.
Knee deep within q nsighboriug stream ths
kline
Stand blinking idly in the clear suuShiue
And Ike a dream Of oideH Already
Seems th, sweet lsuguor OF the summer noon
-Clintun ScoIlsrd IN TluLt.e n,.Innrrat
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

NNNN trifie with any Throat or
NSNS Lung Disease If you have
a Cough or Cold. or the children are
threatened with Croupor Whooping Cough.
use Acker's English Remedy and prevent
further trouble. 1t is positive cure
and We guarantee it. Price 10 and SOC
Frank h. Coblentz. corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20
The following editorial paragraphs al

The following editorial paragraphs are
from the Dayton I"nTn1l:
Republicans should go 10 Toledo with
sherman in their mouths. a. they went .,
Springfield with Foraker on their lips tive
years ago.
Republicans who prefer Mr.. Blaine for
p esident ought to reflect that the endorse
nent of John Sherman of Ohio will add
,;rength 10 Blaine if he is nominated.
Every Ohio republican ought now Ia lifl
IiS voice for Sherman. Ii is due Ia the
party that Sherman shall be- endorsed a
ohio's chosen leader for the presidency.
The republicans of Ohio ought 10 vindi-
cate their title to sound common sense and
honest state pride. by endorsing John Sher-
man for the presidency. Ii is now the right
thing TO be done. The question has been
debated. Mr.. Sherman wants Ia know
whether Ohio will stand by him. and Ohio
republicans ought 10 say that they are proud
to endorse statesman who has reflected 81
much honor upon them. Republicans
ought 10 be proud to be just To such a
MAN
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

\ scientific writer tells how water can be
boiled III sheet of writing paper. We don't
doubt. We have known a man to write a
few lines on sheet Of writing paper that
kept him In hot water foI three years.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

James r. Campbell is understood. at
Cleveland. 10 be anti-Cleveland, and he WAS
outspcken against the returning of the rebel
flags. He is also a hustler on general
principles. Powell is line orator and
Foran a blatant demagogue.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

Gisis h"m-I,. fro Tenn only.
Doth it,e loaid teckle your features >pe,'-
kito
And dusky tan your face o'erSpan"
Have you awful pimples, but no sweet dim
ples'
Is your skin quite sallow, or greasy like
tallow?
Are your hands a sight. and arms and neck
fright?
Cease being homely, become al once
comrly-
Use Champlin's Liquid Pearl.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20
Notice to Contractors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the city OF
" Springfield, Ohio. will receive sealed pro
posals - the Office of the city clerk of said
city, for furnishing all the material and doing
all the labor FOR the erection of the iron su
perstructure of u bridge over Buck creek. on
Factory street. In said city. bidders TO furnish
their own plans and specifications for said su-
perStructure.
All PROPOSALS must be for doing said work
according to the plan OF abutments In the city
engineers office. and the plans and specifica
lions furnished by the bidders on the super
structure. must be signed by the full name OF
all parties interested in said bid. and by some
responsible disinterested person rs a guarau-
tee that a contract will be entered into pro
yided the bid is accepted. and must be on file
in the city clerks office or before II o'clock
noon. OF Tuesday. the 18th day of July. A. ID.
1887. To be OF en- ID and publicly read imme-
diately after II O'Clock of said day. in the
presence of the mayor. city engineer. assistant
city engineer and city clerk, or any two Of
them, and reported to council st the nrst
meeting thereafter.
The city council reserves the right TO reject
any or all proposals presented for any reason
they may deem sufficient.
By order of conncil.
l4s6s J. .SHEWALTER. City Clerk.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

The ohm State J"nTrtdi puts its treat
ment of pending prcbIem in pretty good
shape. Concerning the proposed Ell
ior~ement" Of Sherman, at Toledo. il
says:
!. 1t is very impolitic thing to do.
=. II was not sound judgment to pro-
pose il.
). IL Mr.. Sherman wishes to make a test
Of his strength ia this way and al this time.
very good.
4. If the resolution is introduced pass il
with a hurrah
; Get right down 10 business on the
prHdng state election.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

The Family Mdgnzbte, for August Gas
sell n Company. 80 and al Broadway.
New York. is very elegant and interest
ing ISSUE
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

MA and reliable Medicines are the best
wv to odepend upon. Acker's Blood Ell
ixir has been prescribed for years for all i'm
purities of the Blood In every form of Scrof-
ulous, Syphili,ic or Mercurial diseases. it is
invaluable. For rheumatism, las no equal.
Frank Ii. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20
MOTTO L..

Persons leaving the city for the summer. or
for \ few WEEKS. or for only n Few days. car
have the RsFHI lie mailed Ia them. from this
office without extra charge III you are going
from place q place. Just drop Us postal caro-
and your address will be- changed, So that YOU
may have your home paper every day
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20
A FEW NFw TRICKS.

Mlitiaman Schultz paused again, and,
borrowing the reporters lead pencil,
kindly pulled two Reina Victoria cigars
ont of the end of il, and presenting one 10
the writer, lit the other himself. Then
he pulled yards OF tape cut of the sharp
ened end of the pencil and a poker deck
ont Of the side, and sat down laughing
by the way the reporter asked when
the pencil was returned uninjured,
what's new in magic, anyhow
This" replied the mystic subordinate
of Col Scott. There was a buZZing sound
in the magician's scarf, and the gold
monkey head chartered its teeth and
rolled its diamond eyes at the reporter i'll
a most remarkable manner.
Another new trick continued the
militiaman, lis what is called the mes
merized skull Ii is an imitation skull,
that. when Set upon pane Of ordinary
window glass placed upon the tops Of two
ordinary chairs, Will move its head about,
following the performers movements,
and will nod or shake for affirmative or
negative answers TO any guests, while the
conlurrr stands some distance away. II
can De examined at any time. To demon
strate that it is not worked by any string
parent laI lp shade. and will still continue
its moi jons. Still another new mechani-
cal tI:sk is the enchanted bird cage 1t
ran he passed around in the drawing room
for general inspection, to prove that it is
empty. but when = handkerchief Is passed
over II il instantly becomes melodiOuS
with the songs Of half dozen canaries.
The performer hangs it up in the parlor
anywhere, and lets the birds sing all
through lis visit "
How is it done'" the reporter asked,
eagerly
Just as you were" the militiaman
said, with a smile, when | made cigar
case Of your pencil You couldn't follow
my motions with your eye, and the birds
move just as quickly. What's more, the
birds won't tell the secret. and neither
will |, for | don't want the whole regi-
nIent TO get on 10 my best trick"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

Rough on Itch cures skin humors, erup
tiOns, ring worm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted
feet, chilblains, itch, ivy poison, BARRIERS itch
Soc. Druggists or mail. +. s. Wells, Jersey City
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

GROUP. WHOOPlNG COUGH and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by Shiloh's
Cure. For sale by +. A. GarwoOd.
The Pennsylvania railroad company will
test the validity Of the lease OF the Van
dalia line by the Ives Bros.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

Henry Doodle Payne is for Foran That
fact alone ought to kill him a. a candidate.
and il will if he is nominated
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

"ROUGH ON CORNs.v

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, ties, ants, bed
bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits
sparrows, guphers, moths ,moes. l5c. druggists
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

+. l.. Harper, of the late Fidelity bank,
has been taken To Dayton and placed in
Montgomery county's palatial prison. He
is in cell No. l, ward ,. Harper will board
al the sheriff's table and have the kind of
fare he can pay for. Harper was removed
shown him by Jailer Williams
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

Let John Sherman preside over the To-
ledo convention. He has splendid capacity
for presiding.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

For HORSES .SD CATTLE-FOr Cuts, Swell
,rgS Bruises. Sprsins Strains, Lameness. stiff
ness calls. Cracked Heels and Scratches, Con
fractions OF the Muscles, Flesh Wounds.
~trnghalt, Sore Throat, Distemper, collie.
whitlow. Poll Evil, Fistula and Tumnrs ,Spiints,
Engbones, and SPAWN i'll it, early stages, applv
81 JACOBS OIL in accordance with the dictates
Of common sense, rubbing the parts afflicted
thoroughly with the hand, or apply piece "f
flannel saturated with the OIL. For raw -nr-
faces dilute with water. II is especially u>eial
for Fnot-Rot in sheep, promptly relieving. and
Always curing that dangerous disease.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

From the directory standpoint Toledo
claims 80. 000 souls, and Columbus claims
lI6. COL.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

The male and female branches of tn,
administration are on their way to Wash
ington.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

The Gallipolis (O.t Ddiiy San has been
discontinued, after all existence of six
ua.ls
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

Powell, Campbell and Foran are tie
men most talked about at Cleveland.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20


Corrects offensive odors at once. COmplet
cure of worst chronic cases; also unequslled u
gargle for diphtheria. sore throat foul breath ~
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

Is Mr.. Fu-rnr the com ing m
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20
An Ordinance

Leyying taxes Tor the city of Springfield. ohio.
for the year 1857:
/ SECTION |. Belt ordained by the city council
| of the city of Springfield. Ohio. That there IL
hereby declared a levy OF taxes on each dollar
OF valuation Of taxable property Of the cOrp"r
alton ON the grand duplicate. for the general
purposes Of the corporation. and for all other
purposes. the sum of ten and nine t-nths
mills. and for special sewer district !eVes
three and six trnths mills.
| SIC >. The said tax is hereby declared to be
distributed among the several departments of
the city. each Of which shall constitute in and
| OF itself a fund TO be known and designated As
hereinafter denominated IN the following
| proportions to~it:
For the general purposes of the corpora
For sanitary and street-cI-aning and
| street improvements and repairs =
! For keeping in repair steam or other hrr
| engines, and for the support of the IRE
departing nj ! > lu
For gas and lighting the corpnration II 5-lU
For payment u. the police .-................ ..
For Keeping up and maintaining free
public library and reading room for the
corporation ..-..,.-...----. 3 10
! For mai ntenance Of infrmary and sup
port of outdoor poor ..---..-...--......... Ito
| FOR erection Of buildings required by the
fire department, the purchase Of hose
reels. hose. and other apparatus Tor
! the ir- department. and supplies for
the hrr alarm telegraph. .....--..-...- > 10
For payment of principal and interest Of
water works bonds ..............,. ......-
! For construction and r-Dair of bridges s. 10
for construction and enlargement Of wa
1 ter 6lU
For erecting. eniarsing and Improving
For right Of way for i'm mprovernents-.......-. Lilo
For sewers. drains and ditchSs.----....,..-- ll0
For corporation cemeteries and parks Lilo
10
Special levies On sewer districts
1890 Mills
For payment Of interest on bonds of
| asau A liSfr rirfnr
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

! James T.. Campbell has declared himSelt
for the democratic nomination for gov
/ Am
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

Convicts in the Michigan state prison pro-
pose publishing weekly newspaper for the
benefit of the library fund.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

"HACkMErAC." a lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price % and 80 cents. For sale
by Y. A. GarwOod.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns." Quick re
lief, complete cure. Corns, warts, bunions. l5c
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20

Price my cents.
rHe CHARLES A. vosEuER CO.. ssitImsrs. No.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-20
OIL
FOR MAN AND BEAST.
Horse men Who Use IL

Horsemen Who Use its
y A. BUCK Esq Edi-I Genl Rurts INGALLS,
tor SPIRIT u the Ttnses. Quartermaster Gen.
New York, \. \. ersl U. $. Army.
K s. wrrHER., Esq jake C. DEYos, ESQ.,,
Fair Lawn stock Dealer in II Horses,
Farm, Lexipgton.kyl Jackson. Mich.
Hon opEN BOWIE OLIVER HISkLEY ESQ
Prest Nd. Joe key Proprietor Pacific
Club, exGov.. sc. Carriage co. fow
ell Street, San Fran,
Dr. Wy, A. ssuLA. d. cisco, Cal
vs., 3rd Ave. K. R.
stables, MY. Sc. BExSRrr. Esq
David Carrick 1Coi
Toe CArRS SIMPSON. Philadelphia, Pa.
Esq, Secretary Pa
cifc Coast Blood NJ. LEWIS CLARK, ESQ,
Horse Association. Prest. Louisville. Ky.
Jockey Club.
y FERGUSON. Esq
late Sec. Md. Jockey W. II. STuRrEvASI
Club. Club Stables, 2sth
St. New York.
ALVIN VI PRIEs Esq
y Y. Club Stables, H. Arms ESQ. Stables,
+. 18th street, y. y. Toledo, Ohio.
W H. HoLABIRD, Esq. CYRUS II. CoLvIS. Esq.
san Diego. Cal. Co Fine Horses, Iaucis-
rOnnado, Beach Go. ter, Pa.
II Mason, Esq En- Z. WALKER, TrOtting
pirc stables 18th ST, Editor Spirit Cf Tie
New York. Times. New York.
SoRIE THOMPSON. ESQ L. s DREW. Esq. Prop.
stables, 1898 Broad American Hotel,
way, New York. Burlington. VI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-01
A VOICE FROM TULLAMORE.
Editor OBr.en Writes Letter Denouncing
Baafour's Statements as False.

Editor O'Br.en Writes a Letter Deuouncing
Baifour's Statements False.
sDUBLIN, Nov. 30-Mr William O'Brien, in a
letter. smuggea from Tullamore Jail, to
friend in Du blin, writes: THE substance OF
Mr. Balfour's letter has been conveyed to me.
Balfours statement that I pleaded weak action
of the heart and delicate lungs as an excuse for
MT being forced to wear convicts uniform, is
A1f.r1ss ra.sshoad I an not awsre that
| have such weakness never declared
that had; and the medical examin-
ers never referred to it. Ny only
weakness is confined to my left lung. and that
coesn't trouble me at present. If Balfour is
acting under the belief that the state. of my
dangerous, the course he has pursued cannot be
commended on the score Of humanity For six
days after my commntal I subjected to
constant threats of force, and put on bread and
water diet When this proved fruitless was
led to believe that the point would not be fur
ther insisted upon and, disarmed bv this belief,
my clo'hes were stolen. Since securing
new clothes I cannot change or remove
nv garments by night or day for fear they
been given me that will relieve me of the con-
slant strain undergo. This letter ia my only
means of vindicating myself from Bafour's foul
ana dIshonorable i'm utations, and henceforth I
will not speak of my health. do not take any
nourishing food. and in the face Of intolerabe
calumnies leave honorable men to Judge of the
chivalry of Balfour's heartlesS insinuations"
Dews-vepder at Killarney has been SEN
fenced to a months imprisonment for selling
meetings Of suppressed branches Of the National
lIeaCuo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-01
THE LAND OFFICE VACANCY.


Col onei Villas VIII Control the Appointment
and Judge Bryant Is Likely tn Get IT.
Special to the Indianapolis Journri.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 30-Judge John C..
Robinson. of Spencer. is spoken of for the posi-
tion of Assistant Attorney General OF the
United States for the Postofics Department ia
event Judge Bryan, of Wisconsin. is trans
ferred to the office Of General Land Commis-
sioner. 1t is not altogether probable. although
it is possible. that this emergency may arise as
Bryants name is being frequently used for the
successorship to Sparks, since Thomas Il. Cobb,
OF Vincennes, has become an announced candI-
date for the position. Cobb will not, IL is said,
get the place under anv condition OF affairs as
the President has indicated that if any Hoosier
is be favored in this place ne will be
Stockslager There some Indiana Demo
Gratis here who do not hesitate TO say that it
very ill becomes Mr. Cobb TO ask for tho land
commiSsionership. when it is known that his
friend Stockslaser is in the direct line OF pro
motion 70 it ar. Cobh rna kos frequent p,lgrims
to the Wh,se House. Postmaster General
Villas. who is 70 be Sectetary OF the Interior, will
undouhtedly control the snnoiuIrnent, ard
Judge Bryant IS his favored friend.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-01
Insurance Polic,es IN the Foresters.

CHICAGO, Nov. 30 Judge Tuly this morning
rendered a decision involving the liability OF the
Independent Order OF Foresters under their in
surance policies W. III. Niempver. q member
of the order, insured for 81, ,000. the policy
being made payable 10 his wife. A. his death
he left a will bequeathng $500 of the insurance
to his two song and $500 to his wife. The wife
made claim the society for the whole
amount. In deciding the case Judge Tuiy said,
in substance: 'Was it the intention of the soeie-
ty TO enter into a contract with the wife of Me
meyer. or was it an agreement or understanding
with the memberY Most clearly the latter. No
relation existed between the wife and the socie.
tv. The certificate only recognizes Niemeyer as
the contracting party. The society agrees not
only that he NAV direct.to whom the endowment
shall be paid. but also that he NAV at pleasure
change that direction. The fact that the society
gives the member power to change the benefici-
sry at pleasure indicates that the direction in
the will shall prevail over any previous direc-
tion in the certificate or otherwise
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-01
HARRINGTON AND GOsCHEN.
An Effort to Show that They Are in Great
Danger-The Banquet Last Night.

An Effort to Show that They Are in Great
Danser-The Banquet Last Night.
DUBLIN, Nov. 30.-Enormous preparations
have been made by the police IN Dublin to pro-
tect Lord Harrington and Mr.. Goschsn from the
mob which has been collec ted through general
evaporation at the summary execution of the
youth Lynch, who sentenced this morning
to a weeks imprisonment at hard labor for
throwing a stone during the Uniouist meeting
last evening. It is not believed that the two
gentlemen are in an! danger during their stay
in Dublin, but it is to their advantage, as we'll
as to that of the police. to have it appear that
their peril is very great Probably nothing
worse sill befall the Unionist statesmen than
that they will be compelled to listen to some
very uncomplimenrary remarks before leaving
the Irish capital
The banquet in Leinster Hall this evening
was q brilliant affair The leading merchants
and professional man and a number OF Catholic
Unionists were present The balconies were
Gro wded with ladies' Lord Harrington and Mr.
Goschen were given an ovation. The toast to
the Queen was received with enthusiasm, every
body rising and joining in the singing of the
National anthem and "God Bless the Prince OF